Planting method of Xanthium sibiricum

Xanthium sibiricum is an annual herb of the family Compositae, which used to be seen everywhere in the countryside when he was a child. It was originally a kind of weed, and it was also used by many people for mischief when they were young. In fact, Xanthium sibiricum is a kind of medicine, which has the effect of treating various diseases such as leprosy and chronic rhinitis. With the decrease of wild number, the artificial cultivation price of Xanthium sibiricum gradually expanded. So how to plant Xanthium sibiricum? The following editor brings you the planting method of Xanthium sibiricum, let's have a look!

1. Land selection and preparation

As a kind of weed, the adaptability of Xanthium sibiricum is very strong, but with the expansion of artificial planting area, the adaptability of Xanthium sibiricum gradually decreases. Therefore, when we select the land, we should choose the land which is leeward to the sun, the soil is soft and deep, the water source is sufficient and fertile, and the PH value is controlled at about 5. Then soil preparation, the depth of soil preparation shall not be less than 30 cm, for the larger slope of the land, it can be integrated into trapezoidal fields. The purpose of soil preparation is to improve soil permeability, enhance soil fertility and promote seed germination and nutrient absorption of Xanthium sibiricum.

2. Sowing seeds at the right time

The seeds of Xanthium sibiricum do not require much, just wash the seeds, then air-dry them and then sow them. If it needs to be stored for a period of time, the seeds can be stored in wet sand, but the germination rate of the seeds will gradually decrease. Storage time should not be too long, not only not conducive to germination, but also irregular emergence. Xanthium sibiricum is generally sown and raised seedlings before and after the Mid-Autumn Festival every year, and make a good seedling bed and dig a good seedling ditch before sowing. Then put the seeds in the seedling ditch, apply sufficient basic fertilizer, cover the plastic film, and uncover it when the emergence rate reaches about 80%. About 15 days after emergence, topdressing and watering should be done in time, and field management should be done well. When the seedlings grow to about 65 cm, they can be transplanted and planted.

3. Transplanting and planting

After emergence, seeds should not only be transplanted according to the growth of seedlings, but also observe the weather, usually the best transplanting time is in early spring. It is necessary to pour enough water before transplanting, cut the residual roots short after digging out the seedlings, transplant with soil, transplant should not be too deep, step on the soil after transplanting and then pour enough water to fix the roots. Control the planting density and dig the planting hole, because Xanthium sibiricum is dioecious, and the valuable part is fruit, so it is necessary to ensure a sufficient number of pollinated trees and fruit. Prevent uneven pollination, affect the fruit rate, and lead to the decrease of yield.

4. Field management

When raising seedlings, observe the growth of seedlings and do a good job of replenishing seedlings so as to prevent irregular emergence and decrease of yield. After transplanting, do a good job of fertilizer and water management, according to the water content of the soil timely watering, but the water should not be too much, because Xanthium sibirica root is shallow, easy to produce waterlogging damage. Fertilizer can be used farm manure, remember to fully mature, otherwise it will burn out the roots, nutrient absorption and transport hindered, affecting growth. And timely ploughing and weeding to prevent soil consolidation and weeds, posing a threat to the growth of Xanthium sibiricum.

The above is a brief introduction to the planting method of Xanthium sibiricum, although it is a common weed, its efficacy is still very great. However, it should be noted that although Xanthium has medicinal value, it can never be eaten. Xanthium sibiricum is toxic all over the body, which will lead to poisoning after eating. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for your reading and support.